It’s a busy night, and you’ve forgotten to take your frozen steaks out to thaw for dinner. But your first question is how to cook frozen steak. It turns out cooking steak straight from the freezer is an easy and delicious way to prepare them. Some chefs argue cooking frozen […]
Fish freaks some people out, it’s true. Seafood is known to be a lean and delicious source of protein that’s incredibly versatile from a culinary perspective. But Americans only eat about 16 pounds of it annually, with the majority consumed in restaurants. Between selecting good fish, storing it properly, and […]
We’ve told the story of how the ButcherBox kitchen’s Chef Yankel learned the art of thinning chicken breasts for certain dishes, which you can check out here. Perfect for grilling chicken breasts or dishes like chicken parmesan, chicken marsala, chicken piccata, or chicken schnitzel, the technique to get that perfect […]
Being competent in the kitchen starts with understanding the fundamentals. These essential cooking methods are the everyday tools of chefs around the world, and when done right, can produce amazing flavors with minimal effort. From roasting and broiling to grilling and pan-searing, start your home-chef journey with these tips, tricks, […]
I spent a good part of my early culinary years as a breakfast cook at a very busy hotel in Las Vegas. Back then, I had no idea that the egg station is one of the most rigorous jobs in a professional kitchen, especially during brunch service. I developed my […]
Follow the video guide above as we walk you through roasting a bone-in rib roast to perfection. Start by coating the rib roast with our multi-purpose herb butter, as well as some coarse salt and fresh black pepper. (You can use kosher salt or Maldon sea salt.) Next, cook the […]
Steak tips can be a quick, delicious dinner any night of the week, and one of our favorite methods involves a speedy roast in the oven. In this article, we’ve broken down how to cook steak tips in the oven, and answered some of your FAQs surrounding steak tips. If […]
If you’ve got two good ButcherBox steaks in the freezer, you could be well on your way to a quick and delicious steak dinner. Yes, tonight. No, you don’t have to thaw them. Are you wondering how? It’s all about the grill. It turns out grilling frozen steak is actually […]
Looking for the best way to have a flavorful Thanksgiving but don’t want to cook a whole bird? A turkey breast is perfect for smaller gatherings (Friendsgiving!) and can easily feed four to six people. The first step to getting a great turkey breast is brining it in a simple […]
There are so many questions about cooking a Thanksgiving turkey that go unanswered each year. The ButcherBox Kitchen tries to answer some of the most commonly asked questions about cooking a turkey we’ve heard to make your experience as great as possible. Enjoy! Is it better to use butter or […]
Want to brine and cook a turkey in the shortest amount of time? To do that, we recommend breaking down the bird into eighths: Two turkey breasts, two thighs, two legs (drumsticks), and two wings. The benefit of this method is two-fold. First, you can brine your turkey in your […]
Butternut squash is not the easiest vegetable to cut up. Luckily, we’ve made it easier for you; even a pointer for removing the pulp and seeds. Use our tips to dice butternut squash into smaller pieces that are perfect for roasting or slice it into larger sections to bake or […]